What time zone is area code 225 in?

Area code 225 uses Central Time.

Is a call from area code 225 a scam?

The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 225 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 225 number, let it go to voicemail.

When did area code 225 start?

225 went into service in 1998. It was created from area code 504.

Can a 225 number be outside Louisiana?

Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 225 caller can be anywhere.

Area code 225

Where is area code 225?

Baton Rouge, Denham Springs and Gonzales, Louisiana

Local time: … (Central Time)

State	Louisiana
Country	United States
Main cities	Baton Rouge, Denham Springs and Gonzales
Time zone	Central Time
Overlay area codes	None
In service since	1998 (created from 504)
Assigned prefixes	501
Dialing format	(225) XXX-XXXX · +1 225 XXX XXXX from abroad

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Cities and towns in area code 225

Listed by how many phone prefixes (the 3 digits after the area code) are assigned to each place in 225.

Baton Rouge, LA (288)
Denham Springs, LA (21)
Gonzales, LA (18)
Plaquemine, LA (14)
Donaldsonville, LA (13)
Prairieville, LA (11)
Zachary, LA (11)
Albany, LA (8)
Lutcher, LA (8)
St. Gabriel, LA (8)
Clinton, LA (7)
New Roads, LA (7)
St. Francisville, LA (7)
Convent, LA (6)
Livingston, LA (6)
Springfield, LA (6)
Vacherie, LA (6)
Jackson, LA (5)
Rougon, LA (5)
Tunica, LA (5)
White Castle, LA (5)
Greensburg, LA (4)
No Cornor, LA (4)
Sorrento, LA (4)
Wilson, LA (4)
Morganza, LA (3)
Baker, LA (2)
Frenchsmnt, LA (2)
Innis, LA (2)
Livonia, LA (2)
Maringouin, LA (2)
Maurepas, LA (2)
Montpelier, LA (2)
Rosedale, LA (2)
Xxxxxxxxxx, LA (1)

Phone companies in area code 225

The carriers that hold the most 225 prefixes. People can move their number to another carrier, so this shows who first issued a number, not who serves it today.

Prefixes	Carrier
132	South Central Bell Tel (AT&T)
87	New Cingular Wireless PCS (AT&T)
36	Onvoy
31	Voicestream Gsm I (T-Mobile)
28	Verizon Wireless
21	Paetec Itel
13	Bandwidth.com CLEC
13	Comcast IP Phone

All 501 prefixes in area code 225

Pick the 3 digits after the area code to see that prefix’s city and carrier.

Questions

Where is area code 225?: Area code 225 is in Louisiana. It serves Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Gonzales, Plaquemine and Donaldsonville and 30 other cities and towns.
What time zone is area code 225 in?: Area code 225 uses Central Time.
Is a call from area code 225 a scam?: The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 225 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 225 number, let it go to voicemail.
When did area code 225 start?: 225 went into service in 1998. It was created from area code 504.
Can a 225 number be outside Louisiana?: Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 225 caller can be anywhere.

Other area codes in Louisiana

Area code	Main cities
318	Shreveport, Monroe and Alexandria
337	Lafayette, Lake Charles and New Iberia
457	Shreveport, Monroe and Alexandria
504	New Orleans, Kenner and Lafitte
985	Houma, Hammond and Slidell